Pistol

Smith & Wesson Model 39: The Old Gun the Navy SEALs Loved
What You Need to Know: The Smith & Wesson Model 39, inspired by the German Walther P-38, became the first American nine-millimeter pistol used by U.S. Navy SEALs during the...

IMP and SCAMP: Colt Made These 2 Guns Truly One of a Kind
In the modern firearms world, Colt isn’t on the cutting edge of firearm technology. However, in 1969 the case was different. In that year, Colt designed two guns you don’t...

This Beretta Pistol Literally Spits Bullets
The machine-pistol was hardly a new concept when, in the 1970s, Italian gun-maker Beretta began developing the 93R, a sleek little weapon that practically spews bullets. Machine-pistols first appeared during...

See This Rifle? Its Actually Legally Classified as a Pistol
Here’s What You Need To Remember: A popular workaround to the National Firearms Act is the classification of a weapon as a pistol instead of a short barrel rifle. Pistols are not...

Ruger Security-9: The Best Carry Pistol for Under $300
I want to say off the bat, that if you’re looking for an entry-level pistol for self-defense or concealed carry, the Ruger Security-9 is a fantastic option. It has everything...

Is the Sig Sauer MCX Rattler the Best .300 Blackout Pistol?
Sig Sauer has done it once again. The Sig Sauer MCX Rattler, chambered in 300 Blackout, is a fantastic platform with a price tag that made me cry on the...

Why the Glock 17 Remains the Premier Choice for Home Defense
Summary: The Glock 17 stands out as a top choice for law enforcement and home defense due to its simplicity, durability, and exceptional performance. This full-sized pistol offers remarkable accuracy, with...

Is the Glock 20 the Best Full-Size Pistol Out There?
The 10mm round can be somewhat of an unknown for new or casual shooters. It’s a little more “exotic” to those accustomed to the typical 9mm and .45 ACP cartridges....

Glock’s Pocket Cannon Pistol Packs a Mighty Punch
Here’s What You Need to Remember: Glock’s .45 subcompact reportedly suffers from less muzzle flip than other large calibers, small frame handguns. The recoil of the .45 ACP round, generally considered...

Are Glock’s Triggers ‘Too Light,’ or Is It Your Itchy Trigger Finger?
Here’s What You Need to Remember: Ultimately, the handgun operator is the only one that can make his or her handgun fire, and it falls to the Glock owner to operate...

M1911 Colt: No Longer a Military Go-To, but Still the People’s Favorite
Here’s What You Need to Remember: Despite no longer enjoying the widespread success that it once did as the United States’ standard-issue service pistol, the iconic M1911 design is still...

Here’s What You Need to Know About Sig Sauer’s P-320 X-Carry
Here’s What You Need to Remember: The X-Carry carries on the tradition of compact pistols ergonomically similar to their older, larger siblings. Sig Sauer’s new P-320 pistol is enjoying a considerable...